文档介绍：Unit 8
Have you read Treasure Island yet?
Section B
1a. Who is your favorite singer or musician? Tell your partner why you like him or her.
1b. Listen to a conversation between Alex and Dave. Write A for Alex or D for Dave next to each opinion.
___ The Toms must be popular.
___ The Toms play pop music.
___ The Toms’ music sounds more like rock.
___ Listening to The Toms is a good way to
wake up.
D
D
A
D
1c. Listen again and take notes.
Band name
Country
Number of people
in the band
Kind of music
Why Alex and
Dave like to
listen to this band
Alex:
Dave:
The Toms
United States
Five
Pop music
It’s loud and full of
energy and make him excited.
It’ll wake him up and
make him happy for the rest
of the day!
1d. Ask your friends and parents what kind of music they listen to and why.
How does the music make them feel?
What kind of music?
Why do they listen to it?
How does it make them feel?
Friend 1
Friend 2
Parents
Pair Work
2a. Discuss the questions with a partner.
1. Do you have a favorite singer or band?
2. Do you have a favorite song?
3. What facts do you know about your
favorite singer, band or song?
A: Do you have a favorite singer?
B: Yes, my favorite singer is Avril Ramona
Lavigne.
A: Where does e from?
B: es from Canada. And she is a
famous pop singer.
A: Why do you like listening her songs?
B: Because they make me feel excited.
Pair Work
2b. Read the passage plete the fact sheet on page 63.
Summarizing
While reading, make notes or underline the main ideas in the text. After reading, write a short summary in your own words. This can help you better understand the text.
When Sarah was a teenager, she used to fight over almost everything with her family. But five years ago, while she was studying abroad in England, she heard a song full of feelings about returning home on the radio. It made Sarah think about her family and friends back in the US. She came to realize how much she
A Country Music Song Changed Her